The last thing on many students’ minds at the end of the school year is next school year. They are ready for summer vacation. This mental break can be good, but it is also beneficial to not completely abandon working on key skills. Continuing to practice subjects such as reading and math helps students to …
Problem solving is a skill that will benefit children not just now, but for the rest of their lives. No matter their age, they will be faced with issues they need to figure out how to work through. Teaching and supporting them as they grow will help to build a strong foundation and give them …
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A major concern on the minds of many parents as we pass the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic is learning loss in students. As schools work to safely reopen, many students have spent months engaged in remote or hybrid learning. Learning over the computer is not the same as learning in person, and some …
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It has been nearly a year since the coronavirus took hold of the world and turned everything upside down. Schools had to figure out how to quickly shift learning online and teach students remotely. While some in-person learning has resumed, remote learning is still happening as well. It comes as no surprise that some students …
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Trying to keep up with everything going on in class plus studying for tests, writing papers, and doing other projects can be a lot to manage. Plus, as students advance to higher grades, courses may become more difficult in preparation for college and beyond. All of this stress can take a toll on students and …
As summer quickly winds to a close, a new school year is about to begin. For many districts, that means fully online or hybrid learning. A lot of families are scrambling to figure out what that means for their schedules and jobs. It also means coming up with a plan to ensure that their child …
Writing can seem like a chore when kids are forced to sit down and write out (or type up) an assignment. Research papers can turn into a nightly battle. However, it is through practice that kids boost their writing skills, craft stronger sentences, and polish their grammar. With school out for the summer, getting kids …
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Many schools will likely remain closed through the end of the current school year, meaning students will be finishing up the fourth quarter at home. Parents are feeling the stress of trying to complete their own work while keeping their kids on task and making sure they are completing assignments and activities on time. Learning …
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Fear of public speaking is something that affects people of all ages. For adults, it might be giving a presentation to the board or leading a meeting at work. For students, it can be presenting a report or talking in front of their class. Though it may not seem like a big deal to you, …
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School can be a challenging time for students, especially as they enter high school and demands increase. They have more classes, courses are harder, and they’re trying to prepare for college or the workforce. If left unmanaged, this can lead to burnout where students begin to lose interest and motivation in what they’re doing because …
